52F Models

Speialising in producing etched 4mm scale loco kits for NER and NBR modellers as well as the Easi-Rider range of 4mm scale model loco and tender chassis'. Designed and Produced in the UK for the discerning modeller.

We are pleased to announce the release of this 4 mm scale kit etched in nickel silver with lost wax brass and white metal fittings suitable for OO & EM / P4 gauges. Please specify which version you require. This kit is available direct from 52F Models priced at £145.00 including 2nd class Postage. This applies to UK Mainland only. When ordering by mail, please include a contact telephone number. In the event of a query with an order including a contact number can save a lot of time.

A OO scale version of this kit is now available. The price will be the same as the EM/P4 scale version. Cheques should be made payable to "52F Models". Please specify when ordering NER or GS style sprung buffers. If you're modelling BR, tell us the running number of the model you intend to build then we will supply an etched smokebox number plate free of charge.

Kit specification; Almost every loco running in all periods from 1910 to class extinction in 1962 can be built with this kit. The exception is 69915 when fitted with a super heater for 18 months in the early 1950's.

Loco chassis.

1. The chassis is etched in 0.38mm nickel silver and features full profile frames where possible, "all wheels are load bearing" and all wheel compensation.

2. The highly detailed bogie is prototypical in operation, the compensation beams controling the wheel movement. It can only pivot around the fixing point and move sideways through an arc. There is no vertical movement of the bogie frames. Vertical wheel movement is restricted to 0.3mm.

3. The driving wheels are compensated in two, two pair units, the leading compensation unit incorporating the 54:1, 2-stage reduction gearbox and motor mount.

4. The brake gear is prototypical in appearance and operation and can be removed to allow wheel fitting.

5. The coupling rods are fold up construction with parts are tabbed together. They are realistic in appearance and prototypical in operation.

6. Assembly instructions and 5-pages of 3-D CAD diagrams record in every detail how we built the loco chassis.

Loco Superstructure.

7. The body is etched from in 0.38mm nickel silver sheet.

8. We have provided two pre-rolled boilers, one diagram 61, (early) and the other a diagram 63 boiler for later LNER/BR models. Each boiler has its own smokebox wrapper. We believe that 69916 carried a diagram 61 boiler through to withdrawal in 1958.

9. There are two pre formed cab roofs included, one with the long rain strip and the other with the short rain strip.

10. The cab interior is fully detailed

11. We have included a seperate bunker back that appeared to be fitted only to 69914.

12. The side tanks are box constuction and add considerable strength to the assembly.